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Thu, July 7, 2022 | 04:49

[Editorial] Self-destructive behavior

[사설 읽기] 자기 파괴적 행동

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared his resolve to ramp up his country's nuclear capabilities and use such weapons for other purposes beyond war deterrence. "Though the basic mission of the nuclear forces is to deter war, we must carry out the second mission if any forces attempt to infringe on the fundamental interests of the state," Kim was quoted as saying by the ...

2022-04-29 16:47

(G)I-DLE's Miyeon goes solo with 'MY,' offers glimpse into unexplored sides

(여자)아이들 미연, '마이(MY)’로 솔로 데뷔

"Tomboy," the March release by K-pop act (G)I-DLE, is still nabbing the top spots on multiple music streaming charts worldwide. But even before its popularity wanes, the group's lead vocalist Miyeon has dropped her first solo EP, "MY," Wednesday afternoon. 3월 발매된 K팝 그룹 (여자)아이들의 '톰보이’는 전세계 다수의 음악 스트리밍 차트에서 여전히 상위권을 지키고 있다. 하지만 이 인기가 가라앉기도 전에 그룹 리드보컬 미연은 첫 솔로 미니앨범 '마이(MY)’를 수요일...

2022-04-29 15:02

Royal night walk offers incredible palace views, cityscape

고궁 야간 개장, 빼어난 경관 제공

As Seoul loosens its social distancing rules, the city's royal palaces are resuming their special nighttime tours. 서울시가 사회적 거리두기를 풀면서 도심 고궁에서 야간 관람 프로그램이 재개되고 있다.

2022-04-28 14:29

External risks feared to derail Korea's economic recovery

외부 위험으로 한국 경제회복 무산 우려

The Korean economy is feared to lose growth momentum further in the coming quarters as multiple headwinds, such as the Ukraine-Russia war and soaring energy prices, are set to weigh on the nation's exports that underpinned economic performance in the first quarter. 우크라이나-러시아 전쟁과 에너지 가격 급증을 비롯한 복합적 역풍이 1분기 경제 성과를 뒷받침했던 국내 수출에 부담을 지울 것으로 우려되며 한국 경제는 다음 분기 성장 동력을 잃을 위기에 처해 있다.

2022-04-27 15:49

Retro boom sees adults buying nostalgic comic books

레트로 열풍, 추억의 만화책 소비 증가

Shortly after the recent craze over Pokemon bread, which had been popular in the past, a new trend revolving around retro-themed comic books seems to be gaining in popularity as evidenced by the sharp increase in sales. 과거 인기였던 포켓몬빵의 최근 열풍을 필두로 판매량의 급격한 증가가 입증하듯 추억의 만화책을 둘러싼 새 트렌드가 인기를 끌고 있다.

2022-04-26 16:40

[Editorial] Party head faces penalties

[사설 읽기] 이준석 대표에 대한 징계 절차 들어가

The ethics committee of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) decided last week to seek disciplinary action against Lee Jun-seok, chairman of the soon-to-be ruling party, over allegations that he accepted sexual favors via a businessperson in 2013. Lee, 37, is also facing allegations that he tried to destroy evidence related to the alleged sexual bribery case. 곧 집권여당이 ...

2022-04-25 19:05

Eating in cinemas, planes and public transport allowed starting today

오늘부터 영화관, 항공기, 대중교통에서 취식 가능

Starting Monday, eating snacks in cinemas, sports venues, planes, long-distance buses and interregional trains will be allowed, as the government has further eased antivirus regulations amid the phased transition to post-Omicron daily life. 포스트 오미크론 일상으로의 단계적인 '이행기' 가운데 정부가 방역 수칙을 추가적으로 완화하며 월요일부터 영화관, 경기장, 항공기, 시외버스 및 열차에서 취식이 허용된다.

2022-04-25 14:31

[Editorial] Landmark ruling on gay sex

[사설 읽기] 동성애에 대한 역사적인 판결

The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a military court's conviction of two male soldiers sentenced to suspended prison terms for their same-sex relationship. In a landmark ruling hailed by human rights groups, the top court opposed the punishment of the soldiers under the military criminal code as they engaged in consensual sex in private while off duty. 대법원이 목요일 동성애 혐의로 집...

2022-04-25 10:30

Why are Koreans obsessed with 'elevating national prestige?'

왜 한국인은 '국위선양’에 강박감을 가질까

Exempting pop music personalities from compulsory military service, just like Olympic medalists and award-winning classical musicians, has become a contested political issue again as the debate over whether or not BTS members should enter military service has heated up. 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)이 군대를 가야 하는지에 대한 논의가 연일 뜨거워지며 올림픽 메달리스트와 수상한 클래식 음악가처럼 대중 음악가도 병역의무에서 면제시키는 것은 논란을 일으키는 정치적 이슈...

2022-04-22 10:47

15.3% of hourly workers paid less than minimum wage last year

지난해 최저임금 못 받은 임금 근무자 15.3%

Over 3.2 million hourly workers were paid less than Korea's legal minimum wage last year, data showed Sunday. 일요일에 나온 자료에 의하면 지난해 320만명이 넘는 시급 근무자가 한국이 법적으로 정한 최저임금을 받지 못했다.

2022-04-21 15:30

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